Lena Taylor serves in the Wisconsin State Senate.
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Senator Taylor Says Trump to Blame for Bomb Scares
Trump is reckless and dangerous, and the chickens are coming home to roost.
Oct 24th, 2018 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Senator Taylor Supports Delay of Kavanaugh Final Confirmation
"Although I wish Senator Flake had taken a bolder stance, I’m hopeful that his request is taken seriously by Republican Leadership and members of the Senate."
Sep 28th, 2018 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Youth Justice Milwaukee Calls for More Community Input at Department of Corrections Community Meeting on Plans for Lincoln Hills Closure
YJM continued to advocate for alternatives to locked-door facilities while investing in close-to-home programs like mentoring and job training.
Sep 18th, 2018 by Youth Justice Milwaukee
Senator Taylor Responds to Walker’s Twitter Rant, “We Need Leadership, Not a Twitter Fight.”
"So Governor Walker didn’t have time to defend Harley-Davidson, but he has time to blow dog whistles."
Sep 10th, 2018 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
City Attorney Shifts Blame to Sterling Brown
"The comments from City Attorney Langley are troubling."
Aug 29th, 2018 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Senator Taylor Responds to Governor’s Exorbitant Use of Taxpayer Money
"Seriously, it doesn’t get more hypocritical than this."
Aug 20th, 2018 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
All the Election Data You Want
It was one for the history books, with many surprising results and newcomers.
Aug 15th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Scott Walker, Wisconsin’s Incarceration Governor
"As an elected official you don’t get to pick and choose which constituents you care about and which you don’t."
Aug 8th, 2018 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
4th Street Rededicated Vel R. Phillips Ave.
A who's who ceremony of politicians and candidates turns out to honor legacy of Vel Phillips.
Aug 7th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
The Collective PAC Endorses Mahlon Mitchell for Governor of Wisconsin
Today’s endorsement joins Mahlon Mitchell’s growing list of support.
Jul 27th, 2018 by Mahlon Mitchell
Senator Taylor Respondes to Milwaukee Brewer Josh Hader’s Offensive Tweets
"The ten-year old social media posts that have recently surfaced by Josh Hader are incredibly offensive."
Jul 18th, 2018 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Senator Taylor Questions Well-being of Immigrant Children
"I'm deeply concerned that some of the children who have been dragged away from their loved ones may have been detained in our state."
Jun 20th, 2018 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
U.S. Supreme Court Nears Decision on Wisconsin Redistricting Case
Ruling could impact the nation’s elections and democracy for decades.
Jun 2nd, 2018 by Cathleen Draper
A State MPS Reform Proposal. Again
Scott Walker joins a list of governors and others who’ve proposed reforms.
May 21st, 2018 by Steven Walters
Lena Taylor Against the World
Democratic legislator’s press conference was a declaration of war -- against everybody.
May 10th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Taylor Dropped From Legislature’s Top Committee
Her own party’s leader removes state Sen. Lena Taylor pending probe of dispute with staff.
May 9th, 2018 by Laurel White
Andy Gronik: “Lena Taylor Suits Up and Shows Up For Her Constituents”
"She is a dedicated and hard working public servant."
May 8th, 2018 by Andy Gronik
Taylor Responds to Employee Claim
"The complaint was made by a disgruntled employee, who was both unable and, in some instances unwilling to meet the requirements of the Madison based position..."
May 8th, 2018 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Sen. Taylor Statement On Wells Fargo Police Report
"I strongly object to the nature and characterization of my visit to a Wells Fargo Bank branch."
May 4th, 2018 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Vukmir’s Prison Bill Dies in State Senate
Would have jailed 1,800 more people per year at annual cost of $57 million.
Mar 23rd, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
New Federal Program Could Help City
Opportunity Zones law allows tax incentives for distressed areas.
Mar 23rd, 2018 by Elliot Hughes
The Intersection of Guns and Race
Taylor Concerned About Guns in School Given Racial Disparities
Mar 8th, 2018 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
ACT II Programming Returns to Milwaukee Repertory Theater as Part of Until The Flooed Production
With Community Guest Responders and Facilitated Dialogues Lead by the Zeidler Center For Public Discussion
Mar 8th, 2018 by Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Walker’s Road to Nowhere
"Who’s going to protect us from Walker’s raids?"
Mar 2nd, 2018 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Bill To Expand Abele’s Power Dies
Too much opposition from many state groups.
Feb 26th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Teen Art Exhibit Hits at Sex Trafficking
Student art spreads awareness of major problem in city.
Feb 19th, 2018 by Jabril Faraj
“Until The Flood” Begins Performances at Milwaukee Repertory Theater March 13 – April 22
Until The Flood explores the reactions of the St. Louis region to the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.
Feb 19th, 2018 by Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Welfare Reform a Morally Cruel Campaign Distraction
"These bills do not address the issues that Governor Walker continues to neglect."
Feb 15th, 2018 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
The Rise of Reckless Driving
Vehicles speeding, running red lights causing more deaths, hit-and-run accidents.
Feb 15th, 2018 by Elliot Hughes
Taylor and Bipartisan Legislators Introduce Juvenile Corrections Bill
"I am glad that what I have repeatedly said and advocated for in past years regarding juvenile corrections is finally getting traction from my colleagues."
Feb 13th, 2018 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Sen. Taylor, Bipartisan Legislators, Introduce Bill to Fund Suicide Prevention Text Hotline
“Wisconsin’s suicide rate has increased between 2005 and 2015, and the suicide rate among teens has doubled between 2007 and 2015,” said Senator Lena Taylor.
Jan 29th, 2018 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Senate “Hatchet Job” Removes Haas, Bell
What did they do wrong? “I have no idea,” Fitzgerald admits, but demands firings.
Jan 24th, 2018 by Matt Rothschild
Women’s March Brings Thousands Downtown
As one attendee puts it, “the stakes are too high, I can’t stay home.”
Jan 22nd, 2018 by Laura Thompson
Walker Renews Call to Gut Services
Reign of neglect continues, from juveniles to the disabled – no one is safe
Jan 18th, 2018 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
House Speaker Ryan’s Unfortunate and Unhelpful Career Hits Rock Bottom
"Unfortunate and unhelpful are hardly the appropriate words House Speaker Ryan should have used to describe the latest in a series of rampant racist remarks made by the 45th President."
Jan 15th, 2018 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
GOP Legislative Districts Heavily White
Republican assembly districts are up to 96% white, senate districts as high as 95% white.
Jan 15th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Taylor Congratulates Wisconsin Hero Barb Bigalke For Her Suicide Awareness Work
"I want to say thank you to Barb and everyone at the Center for Suicide Awareness."
Jan 11th, 2018 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Flynn Departure Creates New Opportunities
"Chief Flynn, your service has been appreciated, but it is time to move on."
Jan 8th, 2018 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Walker a Day Late and Dollar Short on Juvenile Corrections
"As usual, the governor is a day late and a dollar short on helping Wisconsin’s most vulnerable populations."
Jan 4th, 2018 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Felesia Martin Announces key endorsements
I am humbled by the outpouring of community support for my candidacy.
Dec 12th, 2017 by Sup. Felesia Martin
Grad Students Oppose GOP Tax Plan
Rally unites UWM and Marquette students, who say plan makes grad school unaffordable.
Dec 11th, 2017 by Brad Poling
Three Taylor Bills Become Law
The bills pertain to the areas of sex trafficking and patronization of an individual engaged in sex work.
Dec 8th, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Walker Accepts $3 Billion Liability, Rejects Accountability
"Giving WEDC the keys to the largest state giveaway to a foreign company in U.S. history is irresponsible and inappropriate."
Nov 10th, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Election Results Sent Loud Message
Diversity and Inclusion “Makes America Great”
Nov 8th, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
With Elections Just a Year Away, Legislature Abandons Wisconsin Families
Industrial Acid Mining Bill Will Put Public Health at Risk for Generations
Nov 8th, 2017 by Wisconsin Conservation Voters
GOP Moves to Open Pandora’s Box
Push for Constitutional Convention Jeopardizes Civil Rights, Responsible Governance
Nov 7th, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
WEDC Audit Poses New Concerns on Foxconn Deal
"WEDC’s track record of mismanagement and secrecy is troubling."
Oct 24th, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Bill to Limit Shackling of Incarcerated Women during Labor and Childbirth Passes Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
SB 393 would restrict shackling of incarcerated women during labor and childbirth.
Oct 24th, 2017 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Parole Troubles Continue as GOP Judiciary Members Confirm Gabler
"I am disappointed that my GOP colleagues voted to confirm Mr. Gabler."
Oct 19th, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Representative Subeck Testifies on Bill to Limit Shackling of Incarcerated Women during Labor and Childbirth
"We must put an end to this inhumane practice."
Oct 19th, 2017 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Bill to Limit Shackling of Women in Labor Gets Public Hearing
"Shackling women who are giving birth is cruel, dangerous, and rarely necessary."
Oct 18th, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Walker Out of Bounds on NFL Protests: Violence is Violence
Wisconsin Governor Thinks He Should Decide What NFL Players’ Priorities Should Be
Oct 16th, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
North Side Leaders Plead for Safe Driving
Reckless driving is plaguing the North Side, community leaders say.
Oct 16th, 2017 by Elliot Hughes
HBCU College Fair Coming to Milwaukee
There are more than 105 Historically Black Colleges and Universities’s and 37 Tribal Colleges and Universities in the United States.
Oct 6th, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Black Women’s Empowerment March is Saturday
Black women participants are asked to wear all black clothing, participating men are asked to wear all green and other supporters are asked to wear red.
Sep 29th, 2017 by Ald. Milele Coggs
County Board Adopts Measure to Limit the Shackling of Pregnant Women
"The practice of restraining pregnant women is demeaning and unnecessary and best efforts must be made to avoid this practice at all costs."
Sep 28th, 2017 by State Rep. Sequanna Taylor
Walker and Forty-Fifth President Sweeten Deal for Foxconn
Taxpayers Need Real Details Regarding Administration’s Tax Plan
Sep 28th, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Sen.Taylor on Budget Passage: “It’s Shameful”
In response to today’s budget passage, Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement
Sep 17th, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Supervisor Taylor Measure Would Limit the Shackling of Pregnant Women
A measure opposing the practice of shackling pregnant and postpartum women within Milwaukee County correctional facilities will come before the Judiciary, Safety, and General Services committee
Sep 13th, 2017 by State Rep. Sequanna Taylor
Sen. Taylor Applauds Sheriff Clarke’s Resignation
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Aug 31st, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
GOP Plan Puts Education Last, Fails to Remediate Walker’s Historic Cuts
"The refusal of the Walker administration and the Republican-led budget committee to fully restore cuts to K-12 education is reprehensible."
Aug 28th, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Monday Keefe Avenue School will receive a special delivery thanks to the community
During the ‘Bronzeville Week Sleepover for Education’ the community came together to raise school supplies and monetary donations for Milwaukee Public Schools.
Aug 25th, 2017 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Senator Taylor Demands Action for Victims of Sex Trafficking
"Human trafficking happens here in the United States, and is something that needs to be shut down with swift legislative action."
Aug 23rd, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Trump Administration Playing Politics with Teen Lives
Federal Agency Reneges on Teen Pregnancy Prevention Grants Already Awarded
Aug 14th, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Inner City Community Garden Expands
“We Got This” youth group acquires Borchert Field lots, will add fruit trees.
Aug 8th, 2017 by Andrea Waxman
Beyond Sherman Park
Community takes stock of central city a year after unrest. Discussion to air on PBS Aug. 10
Aug 3rd, 2017 by Andrea Waxman
Sen. Taylor, Rep. Subeck Introduce Bill to Restrict Shackling of Incarcerated Pregnant Women
Taylor and Subeck introduced this bill to conform to best practices nationwide,
Jul 31st, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
The Dangers of the Senate Health Care Vote
"The sad fact is that many Republican constituencies stand to be harmed by a repeal and ill-thought replacement bill as much as anyone else."
Jul 26th, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Governor Walker Signs Senate Bill 293 Into Law
Act 36 makes several technical changes to the state’s voucher programs.
Jul 19th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Sen. Taylor to GOP “Get it Together!”
"The budget is late, lacks leadership, and, above all, offers no responsible solutions to the problems plaguing education and transportation, institutions Wisconsinites depend on."
Jul 18th, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Former federal prosecutor Josh Kaul raises over $170,000
Announces endorsements from Pocan, Moore, and others from across Wisconsin
Jul 12th, 2017 by Josh Kaul
Sheriff Clarke Should Withdraw from Public Service
"It was absurd for the Trump Administration to have offered Clarke any position in the first place."
Jun 19th, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
“Safety First, Correcting Corrections by Limiting Overtime”
This motion would prohibit a corrections employee from working more than two consecutive shifts.
Jun 15th, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Governor’s Race Influences Budget
Joint Finance Democrats raise issues that could be used against Walker.
Jun 5th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Sen. Taylor Reject’s Gov. Walker’s Attack on Parole
"Governor Walker’s attack on parole is just another example that he is refusing to do his job."
Jun 2nd, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Sen. Taylor stands with 91% of Wisconsinites and against GOP repeal of training and permits for conceal carry gun owners
GOP legislators seemed determined to move forward regardless of the will of the people.
Jun 1st, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Sen. Taylor Celebrates Sheriff David Clarke’s Decision to Giddy Up and Leave
"I pray for the sake of human life that Sheriff Clarke has learned from the horror show that he has left behind in Milwaukee County."
May 17th, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Toxic Chemicals Worry Residents
Problems with chemical disposals by factory near 25th and Hampton.
Mar 29th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Barrett Sells Milwaukee to GOP
City has reinvented itself, deserves greater investment from state, he argues.
Mar 20th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Mandatory reporting bill small step in a long journey
"We must stop the abuse before it begins."
Mar 8th, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Sen. Taylor to host criminal justice events for Black History Month
The events seek to highlight the continued disparities in the criminal justice system as well as obstacles to successful re-entry.
Feb 13th, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Legislators Could Trim Walker Budget
Does governor expect them to throw out his bag of goodies?
Feb 13th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Governor Walker sends irresponsible budget to legislature
"This budget is based on fake math."
Feb 8th, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Senator Taylor repeats call for special session on Lincoln Hills
Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake have been under federal investigation for child abuse and neglect for two years.
Feb 7th, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Donald Trump to Attempt to Fill Stolen U.S. Supreme Court Seat
Time for Elected Officials to Put Patriotism Before Party and Demand Answers for American People Before Trump Allowed to Influence Nation’s High Court for Decades
Jan 31st, 2017 by One Wisconsin Institute
Walker Will Crack Down On Welfare
Food stamps will be much harder to get. Democrats ask, will kids be affected?
Jan 30th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Sen. Taylor’s statement on Governor Walker’s welfare reform
"While I appreciate what he says about his reforms, the plan lacks details, but I’ll reserve judgement until I see the full proposal."
Jan 23rd, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Sen. Taylor blasts MOU targeting Sherman Park funding
“It is fiscally irresponsible to squander state taxpayer dollars.”
Jan 13th, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Sen. Taylor statement on State of the State Address
"Wisconsin doesn’t need a cheerleader, we need a trailblazer to solve our state’s problems."
Jan 10th, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Sen. Taylor to offer three free movie screenings of The Best Democracy Money Can Buy
Sen. Taylor invites her guests to stay after the movie to talk about the impact money has on politics in America.
Jan 9th, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Muni Court “Warrant Withdrawal” Draws Thousands
Special one-day clemency program a success, but treatment of indigent questioned.
Dec 20th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Sen. Shilling appoints Taylor, Erpenbach to serve on Joint Finance Committee
“Sen. Taylor and Sen. Erpenbach have been outspoken advocates for working families in Wisconsin and understand the importance of investing in our future.”
Dec 2nd, 2016 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Sen. Taylor statement on federal court ruling against Republican gerrymandering
“Republicans got away with rigging three elections under illegal redistricting.”
Nov 21st, 2016 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Offering a Clean Slate
Community Re-Entry & Expungement Summit offers to help non-violent felons finds work, housing and opportunity.
Sep 20th, 2016 by Naomi Waxman
Milwaukee radio host Eric Von dies Thursday
Statement from Senator Lena Taylor.
Sep 9th, 2016 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Neglect Ignored, Problems Denied, Solutions Delayed
GOP inaction once again jeopardizes vulnerable residents at state facility
Sep 1st, 2016 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
The Battle Over Charter Schools
NAACP declares opposition and is criticized by charter supporters like Howard Fuller.
Aug 23rd, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
19 Election Winners and Losers
Beyond the candidates, behind the scenes. who won, who lost?
Aug 10th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Mistruths dominate Mandela Barnes’ campaign
“To the undecided voters out there at this late hour, I ask you to vote for me, because I’m the candidate who won’t lie to you,” said Lena Taylor.
Aug 8th, 2016 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Lena Taylor to receive Lifetime Service Award
Taylor’s legislative accomplishments include improving public safety, education, and health.
Aug 5th, 2016 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
